Haldane High School's Lauren Etta spikes the ball against Hendrick Hudson at Haldane High School on Sept. 11, 2012.

Written by

Daniel Allen
For the Poughkeepsie Journal

One is staying close to home. One is going far away. But both are making the jump to Division I.

Arlington High School boys lacrosse player Danny Hanson and Haldane volleyball player Lauren Etta both signed National Letters of Intent recently, with Hanson choosing to make the short trip north to the University at Albany, and Etta venturing to the French Quarter to attend Tulane.

Etta, who accepted a full athletic scholarship, earned All-Section 1 honors and received the conference Most Valuable Player award in her senior season. ...